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top 10:   Books  Podcasts for you 

By POD MIRROR

15 April 2022 

Calling all book worms and podcast lovers! Listening to other bookworms talk about them. Yes, we're referring to book podcasts. We already know there are a bevy of shows dedicated to Latinx culture, the LGBTQ community, politics, and true-crime.  But these podcasts are a game changer. Dive in.

Books

1

Fresh Air 

Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. 

2

Myths and Legends 

Jason Weiser tells stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history.  

3

The Magnus Archives 

“Make your statement, face your fear.” A weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. 

4

NYT-The Book Review 

The world's top authors and critics join host Pamela Paul and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world. 

5

Everything Will Be Okay

Building off the success of her best-selling book of the same name, Dana provides an unequaled brand of advice built on real life experience and interviews experts and individuals that make a difference in the lives of others. 

6

Poetry Unbound 

Your poetry ritual: An immersive reading of a single poem, guided by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Unhurried, contemplative and energizing. New episodes on Monday and Friday, about 15 minutes each. 

7

Well-Read Black Girl 

Each week, Glory Edim sits in deep, honest and close conversation with authors like Tarana Burke, Min Jin Lee, Anita Hill, Gabrielle Union, Elizabeth Acevedo and more. 

8

Phoebe Reads a Mystery 

Phoebe Judge of 'Criminal' podcast fame,reads a mystery novel. Our other shows are Criminal and This is Love. 

9

NPR’s Book of the Day 

In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone’s talking about? NPR’s Book of the Day gives you today’s very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. 

10

The New Yorker: Fiction 

A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.